The Psalms of David ‎#P109

P109. God of my Mercy and my Praise

1 God of my Mercy and my Praise,
Thy Glory is my Song;
Though Sinners speak against thy Grace
With a blaspheming Tongue.

2 When in the Form of mortal Man
Thy Son on Earth was found,
With cruel Slanders false and vain
They compass'd him around.

3 Their Mis'ries his Compassion move,
Their Peace he still pursu'd;
They render Hatred for his Love,
And Evil for his Good.

4 Their Malice rag'd without a Cause,
Yet, with his dying Breath,
He pray'd for Murd'rers on the Cross,
And blest his Foes in death.

5 Lord, shall thy bright Example shine
In vain before my Eyes?
Give me a Soul a-kin to thine,
To love my Enemies.

6 The Lord shall on my Side engage,
And, in my Saviour's Name,
I shall defeat their Pride and Rage,
Who slander and condemn.

Text Information

• First Line: God of my Mercy and my Praise
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 109:31
  ;
  Psalm 109:1-5
• Topic: Christ: his love to enemies; Christ: Our example; Company of saints; Enemies: prayed for; Love: to enemies

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